Athena Technologies 16C - Manual (Page 2)

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Introduction
Precautions
Congratulations on your purchase of an Athena Series 16C
Temperature/Process Controller. It is designed for ease of
use and reliability wherever accurate control is required.
After following the instructions for installation, simply
step through and set your operating parameters using the
controller’s easy menu system. The instrument may then be
automatically or manually tuned to your process for optimum
setpoint control.
A Quick Setup Reference Card is on page 5 and also attached
as a tear-off card to the back of the instruction manual for
experienced users of PID controllers.
As you look through this manual, you will notice blue
italicized text appearing in the margins and adjacent to
operating information. These notes impart important informa-
tion about the controller and may answer questions you may
have about its setup or operation. If you still have questions
or require any assistance, please contact your Athena repre-
sentative or call technical support at 1-800-782-6776. Outside
the USA, please call 610-828-2490.
After unpacking, inspect the instrument for any physical
damage that may have occurred in shipping. Save all packing
materials and report any damage to the carrier immediately.
© Copyright 2004, Athena Controls, Inc.
Features
Field-Selectable Thermocouple, RTD, Current or Voltage Input
On/Off Through Full PID Operation
Autotuning - Heat or Cool
Eight-Segment Ramp/Soak
On/Off Output with Adjustable Hysteresis and Deadband
Dual Output Capability
Field-Configurable Process or Deviation Alarms
Bumpless, Auto-Manual Transfer
NEMA 4X Front Panel, “Watertight”
Dual 4-Digit (0.36”), 7-Segment Alphanumeric Display
Selectable Ramp to Setpoint
Alarm Inhibit
Loop Break Alarm Capability
Available Options Include Serial Communications, Contact/
Digital Input, Remote Analog Setpoint, Transducer Excitation,
Auxiliary Output, Dual Alarms, or Electromechanical Relay
Alarm.
Approvals: UL, cUL, CE